Assistant Technical Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Airport Brussels - BRU

Who we are

Skytanking offers a comprehensive range of aviation services, including ground handling, into-plane fueling, aviation fuel storage, hydrant management, and investments in airport fuel facilities. We also provide engineering support for airlines, airports, and oil companies.

Annually, Skytanking manages over 25 million cbm of aviation fuel and refuels two million aircraft—equivalent to four refuelings every minute.

Our operations span 93 airports across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, supported by a team of more than 2,900 employees.

At Skytanking Brussels Fuel Farm BV, which manages and operates the aviation fuel facilities at Brussels Airport (Zaventem), we are seeking an: Assistant Technical Manager

Your tasks

The main objective of this role is to assist the Technical Manager with the daily technical operations of the fuel facilities. In this role you will be focusing on:

Management & support

The daily technical management in compliance with internal procedures and industry standards of fuel supply, storage and fuel quality
Purchase and suppliers management
Managing ad hoc projects (including proactively proposing improvement suggestions)

Follow-up activities & administration

The technical follow-up and maintenance of the fixed and mobile facilities
The budget follow up of OPEX and CAPEX projects
The fuel administration

Coordination

The coordination of investment projects handled by the engineering department to minimize interference with the operations
Coordination of all kind of projects with the airport authorities, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders

Meetings, reporting & research

Participate in Airport operations meetings
Ensure the timely and clear communication and reporting to the Airport Authority
Conduct research and gather information on various topics
Prepare reports and recommendations based on research findings
Assist in data collection and analysis to support decision-making processes

Your profile

How the engaged candidate looks like?

Punctual, accurate, flexible and independent
Open to new challenges, willing to learn and take responsibilities
Has a planned and proactive approach respecting agreed deadlines
Is a real team player
Supportive with clear communication & negotiation skills with stakeholders (contractors, government institutions, consultancy firms,..)
Organised, capable of reporting in a transparent way within the company
Has a can-do mentality and is eager to know our business of fuel supply, storage & consulting

What skills are we looking for?

Bachelor degree in a technical area (Engineering, ElectroMechanics,..)
Broad appetite for all techniques (mechanics, electricity, automation and hydraulics)
3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role is seen as a plus
Dutch or French mother tongue + professional English
Good knowledge of MS-Office (Excel and Project Planner) and AutoCAD (or similar drawing package)

We offer you:

A market competitive salary with the following benefits (luncheon vouchers, laptop, smart phone, group insurance, health insurance)
A company car is included in your salary package
Specific benefits are being offered as applicable in the petroleum sector
A pleasant & positive work environment with possibilities for personal growth & development
A small office, located in Zaventem, where you can work on the Ikaros business site
The opportunity to do homeworking after your onboarding (3-6 months).

Your contact

If you are determined to sign up for a long-term cooperation please send us your application, indicating in a few sentences what attracts you the most in our company and in this role.
Please include your salary expectations as well as the earliest possible starting date. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Off to a flying start…

Please send us your application exclusively via the online application form.

Skytanking Brussels Fuel Farm BV

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About us

At Skytanking, we have been providing aviation-related services since 1999. In addition to aviation fuelling, our portfolio includes ground handling, tank farm and hydrant management, investments in fuelling infrastructure, and engineering services. Our customers include airlines, airports and oil companies. Our 3,000 employees refuel an aircraft every 25 seconds on average at more than 93 airports in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Skytanking is a 100% subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc., which employs around 8,000 people at more than 220 airports.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest at Skytanking. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to jobs@skytanking.de